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Barriers to accessing cancer services for adults with physical disabilities in England and Wales: an interview-based study.
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- Barriers to accessing healthcare for people with disabilities:a systematic review.Frontiers in public health · 2026Pooled it
- Do people with disabilities experience disparities in cancer care? A systematic review.PloS one · 2023Pooled it
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- A cross-sectional study on national cancer screening participation among people with physical disabilities: focus on health screening experience and perceptions.Journal of public health (Oxford, England) · 2026Article
- A Systematic Review of Unmet Supportive Care Needs, Barriers, and Facilitators for People with Physical Disabilities and Cancer.Journal of cancer survivorship : research and practice · 2025Review
- Disparities in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Breast Cancer Among People With Disabilities.JAMA network open · 2025Article
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- Perspectives of Patients with Pre-existing Mobility Disability on the Process of Diagnosing Their Cancer.Journal of general internal medicine · 2021Article
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- Exploring the Process of Cancer Care for Patients With Pre-Existing Mobility Disability.JCO oncology practice · 2021Article
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Abstract
objectivesThe aim of this study was to explore the barriers to accessing cancer services faced by adults with pre-existing physical disabilities.
designCross-sectional, exploratory qualitative study. Data were collected by semistructured interviews and analysed thematically.
settingParticipants were recruited through statutory and third sector organisations in England and Wales between October 2017 and October 2018.
participants18 people with a diagnosis of cancer and a pre-existing physical disability.
resultsThe findings illustrate that people with physical disabilities in England and Wales face a variety of barriers to accessing cancer services. The overall theme that emerged was that participants experienced a lack of attitudinal and institutional preparation both from healthcare professionals and healthcare facilities. This overall theme is illustrated through three subthemes: lack of acknowledgment of disability, unseeing disability and physical inaccessibility.
conclusionsAs the population ages and increasing numbers of people live with cancer and disability, it is important to develop knowledge to respond to the needs of this population. The mere existence of services does not guarantee their usability. Services need to be relevant, flexible, and accessible and offered in a respectful manner. It is important that healthcare professionals work towards inclusive healthcare provision, enabling the utilisation of services by all. Necessary steps to be taken include better communication between the various professionals and across the different teams involved in patients' care, raising awareness of how physical disability can affect or interact with cancer-related treatment and creating more accessible physical environments.
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